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Bleached Cotton Cheesecloth Grade 40

Bleached cotton cheesecloth, Grade 40, with a plain weave, average yarn number of 42 or lower, and weighing between 100 and 200 g/m². Containing at least 85% cotton, it is classified under tariff item 5208.22.00 as a bleached plain weave cotton fabric over 100 g/m².

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.11.00Same rate: Free

If the cheesecloth is unbleached

Unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics over 100 g/m² are classified under this item.

5208.19.00Same rate: Free

If the cheesecloth is coloured or printed

Other plain weave cotton fabrics over 100 g/m² fall under this heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the cheesecloth's open weave does not disqualify it from plain weave classification—it must still be a woven fabric

• Provide a technical datasheet showing yarn number and weight

• If the cheesecloth is cut into squares for retail, it may be considered 'made up' under Note 7 to Section XI